Max Farrow
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A fanatical film-watcher, hill-walker, aspiring author, freelance writer and biscuit connoisseur.
These articles first appeared on Movie Pilot between Jan 2016 and Dec 2017. Follow me on Twitter @Farrow91
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Rumor: Guardian of the Galaxy Will Play a Much More Important Role in 'Infinity War' Than We Thought
Since that Avengers post-credits teaser in 2012, we’ve all know that the MCU has been building up to seeing the Mad Titan Thanos (Josh Brolin) trying to subjugate Earth — and the Universe at large — with the combined Infinity Stones. Avengers: Infinity War is still several years away, but that hasn’t stopped the Marvel Cinematic Universe from rocketing on, with almost weekly casting announcements and new installments due out (seemingly) every few months. And whilst finite character and plot details for Infinity War are still thin on the ground, there might be an unexpected twist to the proceedings... if the SchmoesKnow are to be believed!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
A Sticky Situation: Is Aunt May Dating a Villain in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'?
Excitement is running high for Spider-Man: Homecoming all across the board. With director John Watts confirming that filming has now finished, fans are now hoping that a trailer will soon hit the internet and shed light on that closely-guarded plot. Indeed, there’s already been a great deal of speculation as to what the movie will feature, but that was before this particular news! We may just have found out more about a particularly mysterious villain, and just how they are related to Peter Parker himself!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Beyond Sokovia: Will Spider-Man Be Arrested in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming?'
Whallopin Websnappers! The end of Captain America: Civil War brought a massive shift in the MCU's status quo. The Avengers are now well and truly divided. Though Earth’s Mightiest Heroes will probably be forced to reconcile and face Thanos (Josh Brolin) in Avengers: Infinity War, this doesn’t change the firm fact that the Sokovia Accords are now law. Given that the Accords are the MCU’s version of the Superhero Registration Act, I can’t help but wonder how will this affect the rest of the superhero community.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Jon Favreau Is Directing a Live Action Remake of 'The Lion King'!
Disney is really cashing in on their old classics, aren't they? Everything their spotlight has touched, from Cinderella to Dumbo, is being considered for a CGI makeover. Whilst we've had several already, including Maleficent and Pete's Dragon, another beloved and epic tale looks set to join their ranks soon enough!
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
'Spider-Man: Homecoming': Which Rogues from Previous Films Deserve Another Shot?
Is there any other standalone Marvel movie with as much hype as Spider-Man: Homecoming? Certainly, there are plenty of good reasons to be excited. From his lively and pitch-perfect introduction in Captain America: Civil War to the ever-growing, talented cast and villain roster, fans can't get enough of Tom Holland's wall-crawling wonder. Now, fans have even more to celebrate; with Bokeem Woodbine’s Shocker now appearing alongside Michael Keaton’s Vulture, we’re getting to see the first big screen debut for these two lesser-known villains.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
13 Scenes From Book to Film Adaptations That Were Lifted Straight From the Page
Don’t we all love books? They can be inspiring, thrilling and thoughtful, taking us to far-flung places or worlds that are eerily close to our own. Hollywood has long mined our favorite tomes for ideas or straight up adapted them, to varying degrees of success. Although some movies are celebrated for taking some artistic licence, many leave fans infuriated by how far they stray from the source material.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Mel Gibson Calls 'Batman V Superman' a "Piece of S**t"- Why the Elitism Against Superhero Movies?
Hoo boy, here we go again! It’s certainly been a controversial year for comic book movies, with casting controversies and fan-wars aplenty. And now, barely healed wounds look set to reopen in the wake of some seriously divisive comments made by Mel Gibson.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
From 'Drive' to 'Guardians of the Galaxy': 11 Hit Tunes That Are Forever Tied to Their Films
Everyone remembers the Ghostbusters song, don’t they? Chances are that it’s playing in your head at the mere mention of it! The fact that we can recall it so quickly demonstrates why soundtracks and scores are so important to a movie. A successful musical accompaniment can convey the moods and ideas of a film both subtly and overtly, and become art forms in themselves (the beloved score for The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a notable example of this).
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Could We See an Ultimate Edition of 'Suicide Squad'?
Suicide Squad is barely in movie theaters, yet it has already set the internet ablaze, as if the film itself had El Diablo’s (Jay Hernandez) pyrokinetic abilities. It's decidedly mixed reviews are causing quite the stir. The Marvel/DC fan war is back in full swing, as is the fans/critics conflict, with petitions (and devoted Twitter accounts) calling for Rotten Tomatoes to be squashed.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Geeks
Why ‘First Contact’ is the Best Star Trek Film
Set phasers to fun: the first reviews of Star Trek Beyond are out, and it's looking positive! However, if this article was a computer interface from Trek, then the sensors would already be detecting the outrage and scorn that will be descending upon the comment section below. Why? Well, for daring to suggest that Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan isn’t the best Star Trek movie.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Futurism
5 Fan-Made Ideas for Future Star Trek Exploration
How does that iconic speech end, again? Oh yes... It’s a brilliantly rousing statement, isn’t it? And what’s more, it's undeniably true. Star Trek was, and still is, a forward-thinking and groundbreaking behemoth of pop-culture. Not only have we followed and loved an array of charming and progressive characters, we’ve seen weird and wonderful aliens in stupendous stories which have both contemplated human morality and delivered plenty of awesome action.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Futurism
20 Years Later- 20 Facts About 'Star Trek: First Contact'
As positive reviews flood in for Star Trek Beyond, the franchise itself celebrates its fiftieth anniversary as a famous and crucially influential piece of pop culture. However, there is another part of this phenomenon which is hitting an important milestone.
By Max Farrow6 years ago in Futurism